Coggs wins nomination for Williams' seat in Assembly

Elizabeth Coggs was victorious Tuesday in the Democratic primary to replace long-serving Annette Polly Williams in the state Assembly's 10th District, making it likely that she'll follow both of her parents and two cousins into the Legislature.

Coggs, a Milwaukee County supervisor, faces no Republican opposition in the November election, though she still must face independent candidate Ieshuh Griffin.

Coggs' parents, Isaac Coggs and Marcia Coggs, both served in the state Assembly; no previous instance of a child following both parents into the Legislature could be found. Cousin Spencer Coggs is a state senator and cousin Leon Young is in the state Assembly.

Elizabeth Coggs is not a resident of the 10th District, but has said she will move there if elected.

She defeated Stephanie Findley, a small business owner and office manager for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, and Sherman Hill, the retired executive director of the Harambee Ombudsman Project, a north side community organization. Coggs has said she'll resign her seat on the County Board if elected to the Assembly.